Hickory County is located in the northwest corner of Missouri and is part of the Ozark Plateau. The county was organized in 1845. The county seat is Hermitage, Missouri.

Hickory County is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and overseeing county departments. The county also has a Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Collector, and Public Administrator.

The county is served by the Hickory County R-1 School District, which includes Hermitage Elementary School, Hermitage Middle School, and Hermitage High School. The county also has several private schools, including Hermitage Christian Academy and St. Joseph Catholic School.

Hickory County is home to several state parks, including Mark Twain State Park, Big Lake State Park, and Roaring River State Park. The county is also home to several lakes, including Stockton Lake, Table Rock Lake, and Bull Shoals Lake.

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